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Could a Large Language Model Be Conscious?
🗞️ The Tech Issue | August 10, 2023
Qamar Zia
August 10, 2023
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In "Could a Large Language Model Be Conscious?" (2022), the author explores the possibility of consciousness in large language models (LLMs). The discussion originates from Blake Lemoine's claim that he detected consciousness in LaMDA 2, an LLM. Google dismissed this claim due to a lack of evidence. The article analyzes evidence for and against LLM consciousness. While current LLMs lack features like recurrent processing and unified agency, future models might overcome these obstacles. Overall, it's improbable that current LLMs are conscious, but the potential for conscious successors is worth considering. References: BostonReview [1], Arxiv [2], Philpapers [3].
🗞️ Today’s Highlights:
LATEST NEWS & TRENDS — The generative AI market is predicted to reach USD 119 billion by 2032
INDUSTRY | FUNCTION — Gaya.ai is bringing the Power of Large Language Models to the Insurance Industry
RESOURCE — OpenAI now crawls the Internet with GPTBot
WORK — Will generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?
AI TOOLS — Twig: Specialized AI for Tech Support. Twig is a co-pilot for CX teams managing complex tech products
JUST FOR FUN — Bill and Socrates' conversation, generated by AI
🗞️ LATEST NEWS & TRENDS
1️⃣ The generative AI market is predicted to reach USD 119 billion by 2032, driven by advanced models that produce high-quality content. This technology aids businesses in providing personalized experiences, boosting customer engagement. The service sector, including consulting and system integration, anticipates growth. Variational auto-encoders (VAEs) technology, beneficial in producing synthetic data, is gaining traction. Asia Pacific, especially China, Japan, and South Korea, leads in AI adoption. Top industry players include Adobe, Google, and Microsoft. Meta plans to launch a commercial AI model in 2023.
Image source: Constellation Research
2️⃣ Reinforcement Learning From Human Feedback (RLHF) fine-tunes language models like ChatGPT based on human preferences. It introduces biases, reduces creativity, and has challenges in evaluating and addressing biases. While beneficial, RLHF has limitations and might not fully align models with human values. Alternative methods and research are needed for improvement.
3️⃣ Meta's AI division launched Llama 2 chatbot, partnering with Microsoft for its integration into Windows. Unlike OpenAI's ChatGPT, Llama 2 is open-source, prompting debates about its implications for AI regulation and potential misuse in cybercrimes. Meta's open-source strategy, previously successful with React and PyTorch, encourages innovation and collaboration. However, commercialization restrictions exist for Llama 2. While Meta's approach differs from competitors like OpenAI, it positions them as industry facilitators. The open-source nature allows public scrutiny but also raises concerns about misuse. The tech industry awaits Google's response, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in AI development.
4️⃣ Generative AI, led by Google, creates diverse content using AI. Google's tools like Duet AI, Bard chatbot, and Generative AI Studio revolutionize writing, image creation, and content development. This technology transforms industries by producing realistic images, aiding design, personalizing marketing, and enhancing customer support.
5️⃣ In 2023, technological advancements redefine industries and human experiences. Key trends include AI's unprecedented rise, AR & VR's immersive capabilities, datafication insights, the digital immune system's robustness, and room temperature superconductors' efficiency. These innovations transform sectors like energy, healthcare, and space exploration, emphasizing the importance of technology in solving problems and enhancing our world.
🗞️ INDUSTRY & FUNCTION
Gaya, a visionary tech company established by Stanford MBA graduates in 2021, aims to revolutionize insurance workflows. Shifting focus to create an AI-powered browser extension, Gaya addresses inefficiencies in insurance broker quoting tasks. Praised for innovation, Gaya's clipboard solution retrieves context across carriers-portals, potentially reshaping broker operations. Gaya's founders, with diverse expertise, lead the transformative journey, securing support from industry influencers and a broker-tech incubator, 101 Weston Labs.
🗞️ RESOURCES
OpenAI's GPTBot, a web crawler, gathers public data for AI training, aiming for transparency and responsibility. It filters paywalled and sensitive content. Critics highlight ethical concerns of scraping without full citation. OpenAI enables sites to block or restrict the bot. GPTBot aids data collection for potential AGI-focused GPT-5, coinciding with the discontinuation of AI Classifier.
🗞️ WORK
The U.S. economy has handled pandemic-induced labor shifts and now faces the impact of generative AI. This technology could automate 30% of work by 2030, affecting various sectors. It will reshape jobs, creating skilled roles, but demands workforce retraining. Lower-wage workers face higher displacement risk. Generative AI could significantly boost productivity and GDP growth, but successful adaptation and education are crucial. Around 12 million job changes are expected by 2030, with the potential for improved opportunities if workers can reskill. Embracing AI's potential requires proactive strategies.
Reference: Fortune (Will generative A.I. be good for U.S. workers?)
🗞️ AI TOOLS
⚙️ Twig: Specialized AI for Tech Support. Twig is a co-pilot for CX teams managing complex tech products.
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🗞️ JUST FOR FUN
AI Talk, a YouTube channel produces these interesting AI-generated videos. According to the channel, the script for this was generated by GPT4 and the visuals by Midjourney v5.
Source: AI Talk (Bill and Socrates' conversation, generated by AI)
Disclaimer: The work showcased here was produced by the source provided above.
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